AA vs ND, Super Smash 2023-24: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 28th match (Source: x.com)
Auckland Aces (AA) and Northern Brave (ND) square off against each other in the ongoing edition of the Super Smash League. The 28th match is all set to be played on a Super Saturday, January 20th, 2024 at Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland at 8:30 AM IST. Auckland beat the Districts by a margin of eight wickets when both sides met last week in the reverse fixture at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Ahead of this game, here is a look at some of the important player stats, the best player picks, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best predicted XI for the fantasy contests of this encounter.
Auckland is the in-form side of the tournament as they have played nine matches with five victories and just two defeats to their name. Their two fixtures ended with no result. With 24 points and a net run rate of +1.105, they are right at the top of the table.
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Meanwhile, the Districts have struggled as they have played eight games with just two wins and six losses. With eight points and an NRR of -1.101, they are languishing at the sixth spot in the table.
AA vs ND, Team Form Guide
Auckland: L-W-W-W-W
Northern Districts: L-W-L-L-L
AA vs ND, Match 28: Pitch Report
The surface at Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland will benefit the batters and seam bowlers. The ground is small and the batters can score runs freely. A high-scoring game is expected this time around.
AA vs ND, Match 28: Top Player Picks
Cam Fletcher (AA)
- Cam Fletcher is the leading run-scorer for Auckland so far
- The right-handed wicket-keeper batter has struck 156 runs at an average of 39 with one half-century to his name
William O'Donnell (AA)
- William O'Donnell is averaging 29.50 in two innings so far
- The lower middle-order player struck 45 off just 26 against Central Districts last time out
Robert O'Donnell (AA)
- Skipper Robert O'Donnell has scored the third-most runs for his Auckland side this season
- The right-hander is averaging 36.25 with one fifty under his belt
Danru Ferns (AA)
- Danru Ferns has picked up the second-most wickets in this campaign
- The seam bowler has taken 15 wickets at an average of 13.86
Jeet Raval (ND)
- Captain Jeet Raval has struck the most runs for the Districts this season
- The left-handed player has amassed 180 runs at an average of 22.50 with two fifties to his name
AA vs ND, Match 28: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
Player | Stats | Average Fantasy Points |
---|---|---|
Cam Fletcher | 156 Runs in 5 Innings | 45 |
William O'Donnell | 59 Runs in 2 Innings | 27.75 |
Robert O'Donnell | 145 Runs in 7 Innings | 35.86 |
Danru Ferns | 15 Wickets in 7 Innings | 75.86 |
Jeet Raval | 180 Runs in 8 Innings | 38.5 |
AA vs ND, Match 28: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
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If Auckland Aces bowl first | Cam Fletcher | William O'Donnell |
If Auckland Aces bat first | Cam Fletcher | Robert O'Donnell |
AA vs ND, Match 28: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
Auckland is bossing the table right at the top as they are favorites to win again at their home ground. So load your Fantasy-XI side with a majority of the Auckland players to fetch more points.
AA vs ND, Match 28: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Cam Fletcher
Batters: Robert O'Donnell, William O'Donnell, Jeet Raval, Katene Clarke
All-rounders: Sean Solia, Scott Kuggeleijn, Brett Hampton
Bowlers: Ben Lister, Danru Ferns, Louis Delport
Captain: Cam Fletcher
Vice-captain: Robert O'Donnell
AA: 7 Players, ND: 4 Players
AA vs ND, Match 28: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Cam Fletcher
Batters: George Worker, Robert O'Donnell, Henry Cooper, Katene Clarke
All-rounders: Kristian Clarke, Scott Kuggeleijn
Bowlers: Danru Ferns, Louis Delport, Tim Pringle, Neil Wagner
Captain: Cam Fletcher
Vice-captain: Scott Kuggeleijn
AA: 5 Players, ND: 6 Players